Title: Multi-section telescopic jibs

Abstract: Synchronizer apparatus is provided in or for multi-section telescopic jibs comprising travel sensors each to be carried by a moveable jib section in at least one group of at least three sections, one of the sensors being adapted for interconnection with two travel sensors carried one by each of two other sections in the group for sensing disproportionate travel of one moveable section relative to travel of a further section with respect to another section, a signal device actuable by the sensors of each group and operative means for connecting the signal device to a power transmission valve associated with rams respectively operatively connected to the said one and said further moveable sections for controlling the travel of at least one of them to remove any disproportionate travel.

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Inventors: Hassall, Donald

Application Number: 341231
Filing Date: 1973-03-14
Publication_date: 1976-12-14
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Primary Class(es): 212/280 91/171, 212/276, 212/349
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US Patent Ref:

2761285	Sep, 1956	Beecroft	91/171.
3143924	Aug, 1964	Pearson et al.	91/171.
3609974	Oct, 1971	Lado	212/55.
3657969	Apr, 1972	Wirkus	212/55.

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Primary Examiner: Blunk, Evon C.
Assistant Examiner: Nase, Jeffrey V.
Attorney: Steinberg & Blake